Pasaulio žaidynes, Cali, Kolumbija 2012 08 7-11

Sveiki,
Pasaulio oro žaidynių organizitarioriai kviečia tikslaus nusileidimo pilotus į paruošiamasiais varžybas.
Dear Accuracy People
I trust you are all having a good flying season…. I can see the calendar of events is busy!
I’d just like to remind you one more time, that we are very keen to see some international pilots participate in the Test Event for the World Games, in Cali Colombia.
We appreciate that details of this event have been finalised rather late, but the organisers have worked hard on their preparations. There are brand new winches and trained operators. AND, significantly, there is prize money! $1000, $750 and $500 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
There are some comparatively low cost flights available, especially if you fly on the local airline, Avianca. Hotel costs are very low too, especially if you don’t mind sharing a room. There will be free lunches and a couple of receptions too. In country transport costs are also covered by the organisers.
Dates: 7th to 11th August 2012
Venue: Air Force base (airfield), Cali, Colombia
Competition structure: FAI Cat 2 Open: Maximum 36 pilots (no selection criteria this year).
Requirements: Winch launch – pilots must have a tow endorsement on their licence
Training: Some limited training available on 6th August. Book early!
Entry Fee: USD100 (to be confirmed)
Prize Money: 1st place – USD1000; 2nd place – USD700; 3rd place – USD 350

The World Games has an even broader scope than the World Air Games. Only 3 airsports have been selected for the 2013 event: Paragliding Accuracy, Parachuting Canopy Piloting and Model Aircraft (demos only). This should be a highly prestigious event next year, with much publicity planned.

Due to the late confirmation of details of the Test Event this year, there will be no selection criteria. It is an Open event, but limited to 36 competitors. Registration is now open online at: http://worldgames.fedeaereos.org/
I have attached a brief summary of information, which I will post on the CIVL website, and I will update as necessary. Local Regulations will be published as soon as possible.

It would be great to have a good representation of international pilots attending the Test Event. If you are interested to compete, please let me know as soon as possible, so that we can get an idea of numbers. Unfortunately, competitors will have to cover their own travel and accommodation costs this year. The entry fee covers in-country transport, lunches & refreshments, receptions & prize giving, t-shirt and winch launches for training, practice and competition flights.

For travel to Colombia, European pilots might consider looking at flights that go direct from Madrid or Barcelona – a number of airlines take this route, avoiding the US!